George Victor Du Noyer, who served as a geologist with the Geological Survey of Ireland from 1847 to 1869, was a skilled field artist whose numerous sketches and pictures, with their combination of artistic skill and technical accuracy, were the “field photographs” of their day. This competition seeks to encourage the same blend of artistic and scientific skills through the medium of photography.
Calling all photographers, particularly amateur! GSI runs an annual landscape/geology photo competition. This year it will be even bigger and better than usual! Closing date for entries is October 8. The competition has been growing in popularity each year of its existence and 2009's catalogue of entries was of incredibly high standard. Get snapping now for the 2010 competition!
2010 Notice
2009 Results
2008 Results
2007 Results
Du Noyer Archive and Presentation of Original Images
2010 Notice
Du Noyer Geological Photography Competition 2010
Entries are invited for the 12th Du Noyer Geological Photography Competition, which each year seems to go from strength to strength.
George Victor Du Noyer, who served as a geologist with the Geological Survey of Ireland from 1847 to 1869, was a skilled field artist whose numerous sketches and pictures, with their combination of artistic skill and technical accuracy, were the “field photographs” of their day.
This competition seeks to encourage the same blend of artistic and scientific skills through the medium of photography.
Prizes will be awarded in two categories, Irish and Foreign,
and a prize fund of €800 applies.
All photographs - print or digital - entered must be supplemented with the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email of entrant/photographer
- Short description of geological content
- Place and Date when taken
For prints please write on a label and stick it onto the back of the photographs or include a note with each entry. DO NOT WRITE ON THE BACK OF THE PHOTOGRAPH. Prints must be not less than 6 x 4 inches in size. For digital entries please include the required information in the e-mail and please send high resolution images if possible.
Entrants may submit a maximum of 4 photographs, illustrating any aspect of field geology or scenic landscapes.
Only previously unpublished photos will be accepted as entries. By entering this competition entrants are stating that they have taken the photo and that the photo is unpublished. Should the latter point change prior to the closing date GSI must be informed immediately.
The competition will be judged by a panel including representatives of the Irish Geological Association, the GSI and external nominees and their decision will be final. Entries will be exhibited and prizes awarded at a GSI Cunningham Awards ceremony in early December 2010.
We are not in a position to return entry material.
We will acknowledge all entries by e-mail. Winners only, will be notified directly in November 2010 and results will be posted on the GSI website in December 2010.
GSI reserves the right to reproduce entries in its publications and promotional activity with due acknowledgement.
Print entries should be posted in an envelope marked “Du Noyer Competition” to: Cartography Unit, Geological Survey of Ireland, Beggars Bush, Haddington Rd, Dublin 4 or digital entries should be e-mailed to info@planetearth.ie
Evaluation Criteria
· Creativity (25 marks)
· Technical Skill of the Photographer (25 marks)
· Geological Content of Photograph (50 marks)
Closing date for entries: Friday 8th October 2010.
Ceremony awards: Friday 10th December 2010, GSI, Dublin.
2009 Results